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M-50 Bounder vs Pe-2 Buck

Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
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Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-50 Bounder Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Myasishchev Petlyakov
First flight 27 October 1959 22 December 1939
Year introduced -- 1941
Number produced 1 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 290.6 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 25.1 m 17.2 m
Height 8.3 m 3.4 m
Length 57.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1950 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 200,000 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 85,000 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 4 x 137 kN 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

The M-50 Bounder and the Pe-2 Buck are both Bombers, manufactured by Myasishchev and Petlyakov respectively.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 3.6:1 the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h. The M-50 Bounder has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 23:1 the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.

The M-50 Bounder has been produced in 1 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 20 years before the M-50 Bounder (1939 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-50 Bounder or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 1,410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-50 Bounder or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-50 Bounder or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-50 Bounder or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the M-50 Bounder or Pe-2 Buck?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-50 Bounder or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.